Top Schools in Las Vegas

People who go to school in Las Vegas often stay in Las Vegas, thanks to rapid growth and plentiful job and internship opportunities.

Formerly a smaller-scale school, University of Nevada, Las Vegas has become a multifaceted school with 28,000 students and 220 academic programs. With unique colleges and divisions in fields such as hotel management or urban affairs, along with ones focusing on traditional areas such as business and education, UNLV has something for everybody.

In the spirit of the rapid growth Las Vegas has experienced, why not check out Nevada
State College, the newest institution of higher learning in the state? The college, which was established in 2002, is located in nearby Henderson and known for small average class sizes ‚Äì about 15 students per class.

Business Schools

Las Vegas is the land of champagne riches and caviar dreams, but the real road to financial success starts and ends with a good business education. With a business-friendly environment to go with great weather and a thriving economy, there's no better place to take care of business ‚Ä¶ business education, that is!

The University of Phoenix School of Business degree programs provide an excellent education that's both flexible and faster to earn than one would think. Their Las Vegas campus offers associate degrees in accounting, financial services, hospitality management and sports management, bachelor degrees in eBusiness, finance and hospitality management, and master degrees in business administration, public administration, management and more.

Affiliated with DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management is an excellent option for those looking to earn a master's degree or graduate certificate. Five different business-related Master's degrees are offered, with programs including human resources management, public administration, business administration (MBA), and more. There are even more graduate certificates offered, in areas from accounting to project management.

Health and Medical Schools

Projections for healthcare jobs are promising for job seekers, and Las Vegas boasts several top health and medical schools to gain the skills needed in today's fast-paced medical industry. DeVry University offers technical programs in biomedical engineering technology and biomedical informatics. If you're looking for a degree in medical billing or medical transcription, TechSkills has the courses and programs to propel you to an exciting career.